The first of three sessions features cueists from all corners of the world, with Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Passakorn Suwannawat joined by Norway's Kurt Maflin and China's Cao Yupeng, who takes on Alfie Burden in a close looking encounter.

Adam Duffy looks to put his early exit to Tony Drago in the Wuxi Classic qualifiers last week behind him as he opens up against newcomer Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

The tie of the afternoon session sees the experienced Devon cueman Andy Hicks take on rising star Sam Baird with both renowned for their prolific break-building.

Three-time ranking winner James Wattana heads the Thai contingent and will be out to banish a recent slump in form as he faces Scotland's Fraser Patrick.

Young guns Liam Highfield and Q School qualifier Michael Wasley hope to cause damage in the afternoon session, while a host of familiar names enter the fray at 7pm.

Tony Drago looked in fine form during the Wuxi Classic qualifiers despite falling at the fourth round hurdle and will be eyeing a continuation of his quick-fire best as he takes on unknown quantity Duane Jones.

Veteran Barry Pinches plays India's number one Aditya Mehta, while another of China's dangerous young exports Li Yan takes on either Pankaj Advani or Justin Astley.

The action begins at 10am BST, with selected matches being streamed live over the best of nine frames from the World Snooker Academy, Sheffield.

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